#1 - done - by the previous owner - Racetech gold valves and heavier springs Do you know what spring rates are in there?
#2 - done - also by the previous owner - Cogent rebuilt shock and springCogent may have a record of the work ... could tell you spring rate/damping? Worth a phone call.
#3 - on my short list of new projects but doesn't really get the seat higher - I really liked the height of my son's DRZ, and that is sort of the impetus for this thought process
#4 - have a Renzaco seat, but It's not a "tall guy" version. It's a possible option down the road, but links would be a much cheaper option I like Renazco seats for serious dirt bikes but they pretty much suck for touring or longer rides (more than 4 hours) My KTM and Husky buddies with Renazco seats are crying by days end. (10 hour day)
#5 - mmmm yeah, a possible option. I see a lot of guys doing this, but probably past my level of confidence at the moment - and again, more expensive than shorter links I assume.
#6 - The reason for this conversation, and I am grateful for your input.

I really don't need more ground clearance - and I don't ever expect to ride my DR in an Enduro. It does everything that I want it to do quite well. And to be honest my riding ability is a far greater impediment to where I go than the capabilities of the bike. I just like a tall (Inexpensive and durable) bike.

Sounds like the raising links will do the trick!
Good luck with it! Your DR sounds super trick. You got a good one!!

PS, I bought Eibach springs (front and rear) from Jesse in 2006.
I weigh 210 lbs. with gear. Jesse recommended the 7.6 kgs. spring with my stock shock. I since scored an Ohlins, sold off the stock shock.
Front springs are .46 kgs. with Race Tech emulators. Works pretty good on both street and dirt. YMMV.

PS, I bought Eibach springs (front and rear) from Jesse in 2006.
I weigh 210 lbs. with gear. Jesse recommended the 7.6 kgs. spring with my stock shock. I since scored an Ohlins, sold off the stock shock.
Front springs are .46 kgs. with Race Tech emulators. Works pretty good on both street and dirt. YMMV.

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You're about 20-25 lbs. heavier than I (with gear). The only way to figure out what I have, is to disassemble the front forks. Although, based on measurements, more than a few of you have opined that my DR is "in the ballpark" for my riding weight and the type of riding I like to do.

I have no idea what it is. There's one and it looks like I have a spare set of the shims, cap and retainer, too. The more I think about it, and having just looked at the shop manual, I don't think any of this stuff is for the DR.

Before I got the dr I joined a local dual sport meet up group, but they weren't meeting. The leader gave up the group, so I took it. Went out on a good, road ride Saturday. My dr behaved well, but needs a little carb fine tuning. Had a v Strom, a husky, klr, and the new Honda 250 show up for the ride.

Not much dirt near by, but the Uwharrie forest is about 90 minutes away. Some gravel and about 25 miles of trails. The next decent day will see me down there attempting to stretch my skills. (Currently zilch)

If anyone needs a set of white side covers, there's a scratched up pair for $50 on eBay. (No connection to me)

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Thanks but I already have a scratched up pair with FSSNOC stickers on them. Took my DR out Sunday for a ride down Mines south of Livermore. About froze my you-know-what off, even with an electric vest! GOT to get a windscreen but need one short enough to be able to stand up. Any suggestions?

Thanks but I already have a scratched up pair with FSSNOC stickers on them. Took my DR out Sunday for a ride down Mines south of Livermore. About froze my you-know-what off, even with an electric vest! GOT to get a windscreen but need one short enough to be able to stand up. Any suggestions?

Dave

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I don't like shields on the DR ... especially off road. Hard to see what's out ahead and NOT good if you crash and go through the shield. :eek1 Nice in the cold I guess. It's been super cold in the Bay Area. Mines rd. get icy ... so beware! I don't like Black Ice ... I skip riding when it's below freezing.

If you keep headed South (past The Junction) you can go up to the Lick Observatory. You may have snow and ice on the road up. The West side, going down off the mountain, is warmer, less ice. Some great secret roads heading back North from there.

Agree completely about riding Mines. Rolling down to "The Junction" for a Gerry-Burger and rings is high on my list of good time rides. I go back and forth on the windscreen. It would be nice to have one that is easy-on-easy-off.

Thanks but I already have a scratched up pair with FSSNOC stickers on them. Took my DR out Sunday for a ride down Mines south of Livermore. About froze my you-know-what off, even with an electric vest! GOT to get a windscreen but need one short enough to be able to stand up. Any suggestions?

You sound like my doctor talking to my wife after my last physical.....! Somebody was gonna say it.

Yes - takes all the air off of my chest and puts my head in clear air. The relief "scoop" on the screen lets enough air get behind the screen which takes out the buffeting. I know folks have had great success with other screens and if I was all weather road bound, I'd go bigger, but this suits my needs. I'm 5' 9.

I did a 290 mile day a few weeks back - about 50 on dirt - and it helps. Especially since it was 35 F out and we were on back roads at 60 - 70 mph sometimes. I love my heated grips and have a strange feeling I'm getting heated gear for my birthday (it's in my wife's closet waiting to be wrapped - shhhhhhhhh).